Non-linear Behavior within a System
Anomalies, variation, and unexpected events are to be anticipated when executing projects involving complex systems. As we saw with emergence, this can mean different things for a complex system's entities and their interrelations. The incompressible nature of the complex system implies that the behavior and interrelationships of the system are non-monotonous and non-linear [12]. This characteristic often renders the incognizant project
manager's efforts to detect an overall trend or pattern useless: s/he cannot anticipate future complications, delays in delivery, or a change in requirements.
Unexpected events also have the potential to be positive. It may have been previously estimated that more time
would be needed to develop a particular feature, meaning more time is available to work on optional features or finish early. The outcomes of random events (negative or positive) that occur in projects may influence future decisions. If some random event creates a positive outcome, it may seep into the project management body of knowledge as a best practice. In the computer industry, the reuse revolution of open source software and the overall trend toward knowledge resources has led to efforts in storing code and other assets from prior projects in databases for reuse. Unfortunately, this requires a deep understanding of the asset in question and the manner of reapplying the code to meet the new conditions. In many cases the rework can also take longer than the work, or the reapplication would prove to be inappropriate. Skills, focus, and good requirements are necessary when assuming that any steps of the project will be predictable.
Non-linear Behavior within a SystemAnomalies, variation, and unexpected events are to be anticipated when executing projects involving complex systems. As we saw with emergence, this can mean different things for a complex system's entities and their interrelations. The incompressible nature of the complex system implies that the behavior and interrelationships of the system are non-monotonous and non-linear [12]. This characteristic often renders the incognizant project manager's efforts to detect an overall trend or pattern useless: s/he cannot anticipate future complications, delays in delivery, or a change in requirements.Unexpected events also have the potential to be positive. It may have been previously estimated that more timewould be needed to develop a particular feature, meaning more time is available to work on optional features or finish early. The outcomes of random events (negative or positive) that occur in projects may influence future decisions. If some random event creates a positive outcome, it may seep into the project management body of knowledge as a best practice. In the computer industry, the reuse revolution of open source software and the overall trend toward knowledge resources has led to efforts in storing code and other assets from prior projects in databases for reuse. Unfortunately, this requires a deep understanding of the asset in question and the manner of reapplying the code to meet the new conditions. In many cases the rework can also take longer than the work, or the reapplication would prove to be inappropriate. Skills, focus, and good requirements are necessary when assuming that any steps of the project will be predictable.
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